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VFW, VA to Host #ExploreVA Vet Center Video Tour and Facebook Chat Chat directly with a subject matter expert KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 4, 2016) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is once again teaming up with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans, service members and their families an opportunity…

New Adjutant and Quartermaster Generals Named at VFW National Convention KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 28, 2016) — Yesterday, at the conclusion of the 117th Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Convention, in Charlotte, N.C., Robert E. Wallace was appointed the organization’s new adjutant general, and Debra Anderson its new quartermaster general. Anderson’s…

First Desert Storm Veteran Elected VFW National Commander CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 27, 2016) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States concluded its 117th National Convention here today by electing Brian J. Duffy of Louisville, Ky., as its new leader. His election also introduces a new era for America’s oldest and largest war…

NATIONAL VFW AUXILIARY OFFICERS ASSUME POSITIONS FOR 2016-2017 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – July 27, 2016 – Colette Bishop, a Life Member of Gustaf C. Lannoo VFW Auxiliary 1303 in Rock Island, Ill., was elected National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at its 103rd National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., today (July 27). She joined…

117th VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION ROLLS INTO CHARLOTTE Presidential candidates to speak Monday, Tuesday KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 21, 2016) — Up to 12,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary are rolling into the Tar Heel State this weekend to elect new leadership and to approve resolutions that…